‘I got married at 19, divorced at 21 - then my ex married my best friend, here’s what I learnt’

Tough situations teach us the best lessons.

15 Sep

If you have a friend with benefits, here's what you need to know to avoid a broken heart

Back in the 90s relationships seemed easier to get into, plus there were all those romantic RnB songs to assist you if you really...

15 Sep

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‘I realised that I'm polyamorous just before I turned 30’ - Cape Town woman on learning to love

Love is a very personal journey.

12 Sep

I’m secretly dating my ex. We divorced 6 years ago, leaving irreparable damage between our families

Sometimes love finds you, all over again.

07 Sep

A dating pool full of wokefish: How to spot one and release it from your net before it bites you

2020 has created the perfect imperfect environment for wokefish to swim through the dating pool with ease.

02 Sep

‘I moved from an affluent suburb to the Cape Flats for love, and I’ve never been happier’

Although race and culture can be taboo subjects, my partner and I totally defy the odds.

01 Sep

‘I get dirty looks when I'm with my boyfriend who's 21 years older’ - how age-gap love is undermined

Despite women's right to choose their partners, society can be harsh when it comes to relationships that are not considered the norm.

30 Aug

What happens after an affair? Why do some relationships survive while others end?

Experts answer some common questions on how to deal with the aftermath of infidelity.

14 Sep

Cape Town woman separated from American boyfriend by lockdown after epic 10-day first date

Kim lives in Cape Town while her boyfriend, Christian, lives in Florida, USA.

22 Aug

Woman lives with her husband and boyfriend whom she met on a dating site 4 months after marriage

She admits it's an unusual setup but says it's incredibly liberating.

22 Aug

Is it okay for women to shower their partners with money and gifts? Here's what experts think

The concept of love comes with a lot of elements involving actions to show your significant other love and affection, hence the existence...

21 Aug

'I'm in love with my friend' - Why people catch feelings and want to move from platonic to romantic

"I'm ready for us to be more than friends, friend."

21 Aug

The downsides of dating apps, and how to overcome them

Dating online has its own complexities but there are ways to get around some of them.

18 Aug

'I love you but please don't follow me on Twitter' – Women share their dating social media rules

To post or to keep it private? That is the question.

16 Aug

Can love survive illness? Experts advise on 6 areas to help you cope

Here's how to keep your relationship strong when life takes a bad turn.

10 Aug

'I conceived on the first date, he proposed 6 days later, but we haven't met again due to Covid-19'

"If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love."

02 Aug

'My boyfriend lost his job because of lockdown and refuses to do odd jobs. Should I leave him?'

For richer or for poorer. No? Maybe?

03 Sep

Meet the couple who moved in together after finding love online during lockdown

An alternative dating strategy is the name of the game during this pandemic.

29 Jul